Far from being lost in the seams of the suburban blanket covering the Kansas-Missouri border, Stilwell makes an ideal hometown. This neighborly city with a population under 7,000 seems a mere blip within the half-a-million populace of Johnson County – the largest county in the state. But with picnic-perfect backyard settings, friendly people and economic viability, Stilwell captivates newcomers for a real number of reasons.

Proximity to Kansas City's metropolitan amenities offers the ideal counterpart to the city's real peaceful ambience of small-town intimacy. An extremely tight-knit community where the locals know one another and the crime rate is low, Stilwell provides a comfortable, serene lifestyle. Johnson County's job market encompasses a variety of flourishing sectors including retail and wholesale trade, manufacturing, scientific and technical services as well as social and medical assistances.

The county's park system is richly embellished by memorable adornments such as rose and Xeriscape™ gardens, fountains and a sundial. With elementary, middle and high schools in the highly regarded Blue Valley District, six public schools prepare the city's youth for the pursuit of higher education. Overland Park's Johnson County Community College offers classes in a variety of spheres including vocational programs and distance learning. In addition, 12 four-year colleges surround Stilwell including University of Kansas, Ottawa University and Kansas City Art Institute. Stilwell real estate includes a variety of real affordable single-family homes for sale, as well as low-maintenance condominiums and townhouses and luxury properties.

The Stilwell real estate market offers inviting options for all types of buyers. A variety of Stillwell houses range from $95,000 to well over $2 million. Stilwell Crossing showcases two-bedroom bungalows and ranch-style houses with decks overlooking large treed lots. Meanwhile, prices in the mid-$400,000s will buy a grand, three-bedroom Stillwell home with community recreational facilities in River Ridge Farms or Mission Falls Estates. Large brick properties in Berryhill Farm are priced at under $1 million with upscale culinary appliances, sunrooms and lush landscaping of all varieties. Those interested in condominiums in Stillwell or Johnson County townhome living will delight in The Retreat at the Wilderness in neighboring Overland Park. Lakefront units offering access to real community amenities such as biking trails, a community pool, exercise room and clubhouse list in the high $100,000s to the mid-$200,000s. Plenty of land lots are available for custom home building in Stilwell, Kansas.

Stilwell Real Estate Stats and Trends for the week of February 23rd, 2015: homes priced around $203,750 compared to $208,188 the previous week, showing a decrease of less than -2%. For Monday, March 2nd, the current national mortgage rate for a 30 year fixed mortgage is 3.92%; the 15 year fixed rate is at 3.00%. For a loan larger than conventional conforming loans, or 'jumbo' loan, the 30 year rate is 4.23%, while the 15 year jumbo rate currently is at 4.06%. You can calculate your mortgage rate with our mortgage calculators. Get local info and homes for sale in Stilwell KS. View active real estate listings for different types of properties including new homes, houses for sale, foreclosures, short sales, and price reduced listings. Find information and property resources including prices of recently sold homes, neighborhood information, crime stats, home values, and schools in Stilwell to help you find the best home!